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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Computer Software Engineer

For Students 6th - 9th
For those students interested in developing cool video game software for computer or those who enjoy applying their compter science skills to solve problems, a career as a computer software engineer might be worth examining. This Science...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Introduction to Software Engineering in Java

For Students 9th - 10th
This MIT course is an introduction to Java programming and software engineering. The focus is on developing high quality software that solves real problems.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Computer Programming: Meet the Professional

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the diversity in the careers of computer science and computer programmers by meeting people in this field from all over the word.
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Other

Medialoot: How to Design an I Os 7 Inspired I Phone App Screen

For Students 9th - 10th
Walk through the steps involved to create a thin, flat iOS 7- inspired design concept for a user profile app screen. By using these simple techniques create stunning, minimal app interfaces.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Grace Brewster Murray Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Saint Andrews discusses the life and accomplishments of Grace Brewster Murray Hopper, pioneer in computer software.
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BBC

Bbc Bitesize: Development and Testing: Test Plan

For Students 6th - 9th
Learn how developers use test plans that check a range of types of data under different circumstances.
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BBC

Bbc Bitesize: Development and Testing: Test Driven Development

For Students 6th - 9th
See why programming and debugging can be part of the same development process.
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BBC

Bbc Bitesize: Development and Testing: Testing

For Students 6th - 9th
Testing is a major phase of developing software. See why it is important to use test plans and carry out different types of test.
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Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: An Overview of the History of the Software Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
The software industry is a major part of the world economy. This site traces the relatively short history of the software industry, from the 1950s through the 1980s.
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Other

Appalachian State University: Grace Brewster Murray Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives biographical information about Grace Brewster Murray Hopper (1906-1992 CE), as well as mathematical equations explaining her work.
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Other

Admiral Grace Murray Hopper

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a short biography on Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, pioneer computer scientist.